2011 — Tan
Oranges family#C18D49
Madeira 2011 — Tan — has hex #C18D49 and RGB 193, 141, 73. This medium, moderately saturated orange thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Madeira shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Madeira 2011
Madeira Mouliné Sticktwist
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Strands
- 6 strands
- Sold as
- 10 m
Brand Equivalents for Madeira 2011
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Madeira Colors to 2011
Closest Madeira threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Madeira 2011
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Madeira 2011 (Tan) falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Madeira 2011
Madeira threads that pair well with 2011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Oranges Family
Madeira2011 in context with nearby shades from the oranges color family.
About Madeira 2011
Known as Tan, Madeira 2011 is a medium, moderately saturated shade sitting in the oranges family with warm tangerine tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits fall harvest scenes and monarch butterflies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with persimmon patterns or autumn leaves for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Madeira 2011 — what color is it?
The color of Madeira 2011 is Tan — a medium orange thread (hex #C18D49, RGB 193, 141, 73). It shows up most in pumpkins and marigolds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Madeira 2011?
The closest DMC match for Madeira 2011 (Tan) is DMC 729 (Old Gold medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 422 (Hazelnut Brown light, 82%) and DMC 19 (Medium Light Autumn Gold, 76%).
Which Madeira threads are close to 2011?
The closest Madeira threads to 2011 are 2210 Gold Dark (ΔE 4.08), 2407 Straw Very Dark (ΔE 4.24), and 2103 Hazelnut Brown Light (ΔE 4.63). These are useful substitutes when 2011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Madeira 2011 good for?
Madeira 2011 (Tan) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring pumpkins, marigolds, fall wreaths, citrus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2011.
What fabric color works best with Madeira 2011 (Tan)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2011 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.